… There’s no disputing that the assault was remarkable. But “un-American” is the wrong adjective. A better way to make sense of the news of the past few days — not only the violent occupation in Washington but also the historic Senate victories by Democrats in Georgia — is as […] Read more »
Most voters say the events at the US Capitol are a threat to democracy
Supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol earlier this afternoon to protest lawmakers certifying Joe Biden’s election victory. According to initial reports, one person was shot and killed and at least one explosive device was found in the area. A YouGov Direct poll of 1,397 registered voters who […] Read more »
The day Trump broke the GOP
Republicans started the day losing the Senate. They ended it with President Donald Trump’s supporters losing their minds. Jan. 6, 2021 might have been remembered for an intraparty battle over whether to certify Joe Biden’s election win or who to blame for the Georgia defeats. But instead it will go […] Read more »
The Democrats’ 51% Trifecta
Key Points• With apparent victories in the Georgia Senate runoffs, Democrats have captured a narrow governing trifecta — control of the White House, Senate, and House.• Republicans got a sizable Election Day turnout, but Democrats built a big enough lead in pre-Election Day voting to withstand their onslaught.• Republicans will […] Read more »
GOP traditionalists showing resilience against the Kraken
… Damned if they do, damned if they don’t. Side with a nihilistic base, and the party could kneecap itself in swing states and districts going forward—ahead of a midterm in which Republicans have a very real chance of recapturing a House majority and winning the Senate, no less. But […] Read more »
The Price Republicans Paid in Georgia
The probability that Republicans will lose both of this week’s Senate runoff elections in Georgia crystallizes the risk the party has accepted by allowing Donald Trump to refashion the GOP in his image. In a state that hasn’t elected a Democratic senator since 2000, Democrats now appear to have elected […] Read more »